by Mike Duff | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The United States Census Bureau reported March retail sales grew by 1.4% seasonally adjusted month over month and 4.6% unadjusted year over year as consumers braced for possible rising prices because of tariffs. The March numbers compared with increases of 0.2% month...
by Mike Duff | Apr 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor revealed retail sales grew in March after two straight months of decline, but gains remained modest as The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reported retail sales grew in March after two straight months of decline, but gains remained modest as...
by Mike Duff | Apr 10, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
With the threat of tariffs looming despite the White House decision this week to hold back many proposed tariffs for 90 days, import cargo at the major container ports in the United States will likely drop significantly beginning next month, according to the Global...
by Mike Duff | Apr 9, 2025 | Retail Articles
Consumers plan to spend more this spring whether or not they’re planning to celebrate Easter, according to the National Retail Federation. As the weather warms, consumers intend to spend $23.6 billion during the spring Easter season this year versus $22.4 billion in...
by Mike Duff | Apr 3, 2025 | Featured News, Home + Housewares
The National Retail Federation is questioning the broad sweep of tariffs just announced by President Donald Trump and has released results of a survey of registered voters revealing their concerns about the tariffs. David French, National Retail Federation executive...